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Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Washington

Special education teachers for preschoolers teach academic, social, and life skills to young children with disabilities including learning differences, emotional challenges, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities. They work in preschools, schools, and specialized centers, adapting instruction to meet each child's individual needs. In Washington the median pay is $86,580 a year, 34% above the national median of $64,830.

$86,580median pay in Washington, per year
$76,760–$104,970middle half earn
820employed in Washington
$64,830U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington

98open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in Washington or remote
12employers hiring
74posted in the last 7 days
IL · MI · CAwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPsychologyAdministrative

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O*NET-SOC 25-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.